Minted Hot Cocoa Mix

Southern Living. Great holiday or winter hot drink.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

•  hard  peppermint candy (three 4 1/2 inch sticks)
• 1  cup  Coffee-mate
• 1  cup  sifted powdered sugar
• 1⁄4 cup  cocoa

Directions

1. Place candy in a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag; crush candy with a mallet.
2. Combine crushed candy and remaining ingredients.
3. Store in an airtight container.
4. To serve, combine 1/4 cup cocoa mix and 3/4 cup boiling water; stir well.